Kimchi is something I have been wanting to make for quite some time. This was the first time that I’ve made it and I am so happy with how it turned out. The awesome thing about kimchi is that you can flavor it however you want, and you can add whatever veggies you want to, so… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Sides
Apple “Muesli” (grain free)
This is actually a recipe from my childhood. My mother used to make this for me for breakfast or an afternoon snack. I had completely forgotten about it until she reminded me about it and I was so excited to make it again. It’s a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack and can be made… Continue Reading
Diving into Indian Cooking – Curried Chickpeas
I love Indian food and am starting to experiment with cooking more of it. For some reason cooking Indian food is intimidating to me. I think it’s because of all the spices that we Americans aren’t super familiar with. Plus, I’m always afraid it’s not going to taste as good as my favorite Indian restaurant… Continue Reading
Fresh Figs with Cheese and Walnuts
Recently, I have developed a love affair with fresh figs. I was inspired to try them after reading the recipe for Fresh Fig Canapes from Mommypotamus. I never had tried them until this summer and now I love them. They are wonderful. Since I live in Colorado, finding fresh figs is sometimes tough, but my… Continue Reading
Simple Summer Carrot Salad
I love the fresh carrots from the farmers markets, plus I am actually getting some fresh carrots from my garden! They are so tasty and I love to snack on them raw or cooked, like my roasted carrots with tarragon and butter. This is a great salad for a picnic or barbecue. It tastes great if you make it ahead… Continue Reading
Pickled Roasted Red Peppers With a Lacto-Fermented Option
I love roasted red peppers. They are one of my favorite additions to salads, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, or my roasted red pepper ranch dressing. Since pepper season is here, now is the perfect time to make a jar of these. Since I haven’t branched off into canning just yet, I’m not sure how to translate… Continue Reading
Wilted Kale With Balsamic Dressing
We all need more greens in our diet, that’s for sure! Kale is full of many important nutrients, but it is especially good because it contains HUGE amounts of vitamins K, A, and C. Plus, it also has a lot of manganese as well. It really is a nutrient-dense food. Lots of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and… Continue Reading
Simple Side Dish: Zucchini, Squash, and Onions
You probably know by now that I love fast and easy meals. Who doesn’t? We’re all busy, but we know the imporance of eating healthy, real food, so even if it take a little longer, most of the time (we’re not perfect!) we go out of our way to fix wholesome meals. This is a… Continue Reading
Roasted Baby Carrots With Tarragon, Sea Salt, and Butter
Another simple, yet elegant side dish, especially if you can find actual baby carrots (not the fake baby carrots from the grocery store, though those will work too!). These are a great side dish for any summer meal. Roasted Baby Carrots With Tarragon, Sea Salt, and Butter 1 bunch fresh baby carrots 1 tablespoon tarragon (dried or… Continue Reading
Spicy Roasted Corn on the Cob
Summertime means corn! I love how easy it is to get in Colorado. Not only can you find local corn at pretty much any grocery store or farmers market, as you drive around the city, you’ll also see stands selling corn on the sidewalk! One of my favoite ways to eat corn is marinated in… Continue Reading
